Barcombe Avenue is in Streatham Hill, London and in Lambeth district. SW2 3AU is located in the Streatham Hill East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Streatham. This postcode has been in use since 1981-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Barcombe Avenue, Streatham Hill, London, SW2 3AU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW2 3AY, SW2 3AX, SW2 3AE, SW2 4UD, SW2 3BG, SW2 3AA, SW2 3HG, SW2 4UB, SW2 3AZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW2 3AU has a female population much higher than UK average, with 57.4% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.9% | 57.4% | 2.5% | 51.0% | 6.4% |
| Male | 45.1% | 42.6% | -2.5% | 49.0% | -6.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around SW2 3AU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 61.1% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 55.9% | 61.1% | 5.2% | 37.9% | 23.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.1% | 27.7% | 1.6% | 44.2% | -16.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 5.8% | 1% | -4.8% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 7.6% | -0.2% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 2.6% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 52.6% | 51.7% | -0.9% | 48.4% | 3.3% |
| Good health | 32.6% | 32.8% | 0.2% | 33.6% | -0.8% |
| Fair health | 7.8% | 10.9% | 3.1% | 12.7% | -1.8% |
| Bad health | 5% | 3.7% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 0.9% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 57.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.6% | 16.2% | 2.6% | 18.2% | -2.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.1% | 5.2% | -1.9% | 9.6% | -4.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.5% | 7.4% | -1.1% | 13.4% | -6.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 5.3% | -5.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 11.3% | 1.1% | 16.9% | -5.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 45.1% | 57.9% | 12.8% | 33.8% | 24.1% |
| Other | 14.6% | 1.6% | -13.0% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 55.8% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.4% | 4% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 2.9% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 0.6% | -1.3% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.9% | 2.3% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 4.2% | 4.3% | 0.1% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
| Black African | 10.9% | 4.3% | -6.6% | 2.5% | 1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 6.4% | 8.8% | 2.4% | 1.0% | 7.8% |
| Other Black | 4.5% | 2.8% | -1.7% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.2% | 2.3% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 4.8% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 4.0% |
| White | 61.3% | 55.8% | -5.5% | 81.4% | -25.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 4% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
In this area, 69.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.4% | 69.9% | 12.5% | 83.2% | -13.3% |
| European Union | 20.9% | 9.9% | -11.0% | 6.1% | 3.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 7.8% | 4.3% | -3.5% | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5% | 5.4% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.1% | 6% | -0.1% | 1.3% | 4.7% |
| Oceania | 1.9% | 2.8% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 55.7% | 69.9% | 14.2% | 83.2% | -13.3% |
| 10+ Years | 5.3% | 18.8% | 13.5% | 9.8% | 9.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.8% | 4% | -1.8% | 2.9% | 1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 13.9% | 3.7% | -10.2% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.2% | 3.7% | -15.5% | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.9% | 76.7% | -0.8% |
| Ireland | 3.7% | 0.6% | 3.1% |
| France | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| North Africa | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 2.3% | 0.1% | 2.2% |
| No passport held | 5.1% | 13.5% | -8.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.5% | 37.2% | -0.7% |
| Christian | 40.8% | 46.2% | -5.4% |
| Muslim | 13.3% | 6.5% | 6.8% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 9.1% | 6.0% | 3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Barcombe Avenue was 78.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 5.0% lower than the Streatham Hill East average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Barcombe Avenue has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 47 local areas in Streatham Hill East and the 258th lowest crime rate of 769 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 47.2%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 92% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat A 20 - 30 Barcombe Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2022-06-23 | £386,086 |
| Flat A 20 - 30 Barcombe Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2016-11-25 | £368,893 |
SW2 3AU area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 22% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 143 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Unemployed | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Other | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 23 |
| Education | 21 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 1,126 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 1,617 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Balham Nursery School 72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL | - not rated | 2,393 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 4out of 4 | 2,457 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Effra Nursery School and Children's Centre 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 3out of 4 | 2,529 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Streatham Wells Primary School 50 Palace Road , SW2 3NJ | - not rated | 700 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Streatham Wells Primary 50 Palace Road , SW2 3NJ | 4out of 4 | 700 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church , Streatham Church of England Primary School Cotherstone Road , Streatham SW2 3NF | - not rated | 770 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church, Streatham Church of England Primary School Cotherstone Road , Streatham SW2 3NF | 3out of 4 | 770 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchard School Christchurch Road , SW2 3ES | 4out of 4 | 777 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , Streatham SW16 2QB | - not rated | 835 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Heights E-ACT Academy 33 Abbots Park , Tulse Hill SW2 3PW | 3out of 4 | 959 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martin in the Fields High School for Girls 155 Tulse Hill , SW2 3UP | - not rated | 1,330 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Martin in the Fields High School for Girls 155 Tulse Hill , SW2 3UP | - not rated | 1,330 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Elmgreen School Elmcourt Road , Tulse Hill SE27 9BZ | 3out of 4 | 1,604 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanford County Middle School Chilmark Road , Norbury SW16 5HB | - not rated | 3,588 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorringe Park Middle School Sandy Lane , CR4 2HD | - not rated | 4,138 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Middle School Recreation Way , CR4 1PJ | - not rated | 4,510 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Liberty County Middle School Western Road , CR4 3EB | - not rated | 4,923 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thoma's of Canterbury Catholic Middle School Commonside East , CR4 1YG | - not rated | 4,925 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , SW4 8DX | - not rated | 2,126 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank University Sixth Form 56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS | - not rated | 2,193 yd | Academy 16 to 19 sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 2,460 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank Colleges 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 2,758 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Thames College Wandsworth High Street , Wandsworth SW18 2PP | - not rated | 5,395 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 3out of 4 | 835 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | - not rated | 3,278 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Durand Academy Hackford Road , Stockwell SW9 0RD | - not rated | 4,410 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Nea Project 6 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2PG | - not rated | 215 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Beechwood School 55 Leigham Court Road , Streatham SW16 2NJ | - not rated | 309 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Livity School Adare Walk , Streatham SW16 2PW | 3out of 4 | 311 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Somerville School 12 Wavertree Road , Streatham SW2 3SJ | - not rated | 411 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rhoda Reid School 224 Amesbury Avenue , Streatham Hill SW2 3BL | - not rated | 470 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Real Jerk | Ground Floor, 89 Streatham Hill | 66 yd | |
| Turkuaz Mangal | 99 Streatham Hill, London | 72 yd | |
| Waffle Genie | 85 Streatham Hill, London | 87 yd | |
| Mad Break | 111 Streatham Hill, London | 114 yd | |
| Starbucks | Unit 2, 142 - 170 Streatham Hill, London | 132 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Porky's Wine Bar | 23 - 27 Sternhold Avenue, London | 199 yd | |
| Streatham Wine House | 53A Streatham Hill, London | 219 yd | |
| The Five Bells | 68 - 70 Streatham High Road, London | 364 yd | |
| Taylors | Taylors Public House, 78A-78B Streatham High Road | 521 yd | |
| Crown And Sceptre Ltd | The Crown And Sceptre, Streatham Hill | 754 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken Cottage | Ground Floor, 83 Streatham Hill | 87 yd | |
| Subway | 174 Streatham Hill, London | 134 yd | |
| Caribbean Mix | 17 Leigham Court Road, London | 153 yd | |
| The Coffee Cabin | Streatham Hill Railway Station, Streatham Hill | 168 yd | |
| Roosters Piri Piri | 118 Streatham Hill, London | 173 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Food | 176 - 178 Streatham Hill, London | 132 yd | |
| Marks \& Spencer | Unit 4, 142-170 Streatham Hill, London | 148 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Local, 47A - 47B Streatham Hill | 219 yd | |
| Tesco | 42 - 50 Streatham High Road, London | 364 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 172-176 Streatham High Road, London | 804 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fitness First Health Club (London Streatham) Streatham High Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 273 yd |
| Telford Park Tennis Club 35a 35a Killieser Avenue | tennis courts | 381 yd |
| Dunraven School (North Side) Mount Nod Road | 578 yd | |
| Streatham Wells Primary School PALACE ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 731 yd |
| Hillside Gardens KINGSMEAD ROAD | tennis courts | 747 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Streatham) OCKLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 800 yd |
| Dunraven School (South Side) Leigham Court Road | artificial grass pitch | 826 yd |
| City Heights E-Act Academy ABBOTS PARK | 997 yd | |
| Grafton Tennis And Squash Rackets Club 70A 70A THORNTON ROAD | squash courts, tennis courts | 1,050 yd |
| Streatham & Clapham High School ABBOTSWOOD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,079 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.